Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Sam Houston State University
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Distance learning is available at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 139 |
| Best Value | Texas | #64 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #111 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #800 of 1,294 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 139 |
| Best Value | Texas | #64 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #111 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #800 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Those who finish Sam Houston State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,937 |
| 2 years | $51,594 |
| 3 years | $51,612 |
| 4 years | $61,278 |
| 5 years | $55,294 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $61,278, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Sam Houston State University is $23,218.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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